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A majestic elephant in tones of blue is realized with pride, handcrafted of recycled floral fabric. Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal combines traditional and contemporary sensibilities, designing this wall hanging to reflect the culture of Rajasthan. Maize-colored cotton contrasts the floral elephant, framed with a blue border and decorated with petite sequins. Multiple fabric loops on the back facilitate hanging.

"Patchwork elephant wall hanging "

Sent this as a gift and my friend was over the moon. She immediately sent photos. The craftsmanship and materials are outstanding. The extra touch is that it is lined in the back. NOVICA Indian tapestries are top quality. Most similar exports in shops are unlined, poor materials, and sometimes stained in the back. Not a big deal, but those prices asked for are high for what they are. But when it's all you know, have seen, you don't know anything else. Until NOVICA! I showed a NOVICA Indian Tapestry to a Co worker from India. He said he hadn't seen something that high in quality since the '60s.

Meet the Artist

India

"I learned a lot, including embroidery work, block printing, etc. Once I started working with him, I realized this is where I should be and left my job at the Rajasthan roadways."

"Hello, I'm Anil from the vibrant state of Rajasthan. I come from a humble family of farmers as this is the main activity in our village. We were a big family of six brothers and three sisters, so it was great fun growing up together. I remember my childhood and youth as being fun and simple. Back then there were no such things as video games or amusement parks, so my friends and I would ride our bicycles in and around the village, and played outdoor games like marbles, badminton, football, etc.

"I studied up to 10th grade and since my village did not have higher education schools, I went to Alwar to do my further studies. I was always very keen on studying, so after finishing high school I moved to Jaipur to study, first a Bachelor's degree in commerce and then I later studied Law.

"After I finished my studies I got a job in Rajasthan roadways and during that time I was introduced to Babulal. He was already in the handcrafts sector and he was looking for some trustworthy person to help him. Ganpat, my friend and Novica featured artisan, introduced me to him and I started working with him. I learned a lot, including embroidery work, block printing, etc. Once I started working with him, I realized this is where I should be and left my job at the Rajasthan roadways.

"We do all kinds of furnishing and small furniture and have shown our works in various exhibitions in India and abroad. We work with many women artisans who specialize in hand embroidery, mirror work and patchwork, as well as in dori (cord) work. All together we work with many artisans in various villages, and it makes me very proud to be able to help artisans by providing them with work."

2 Testimonials for Anil Khandelwal

I purchased the shawl 'Blossoming Jaipur' form Mr. Khandelwal, and I just love it. I can't wait to buy more from his collection.

Ramona J.

I ordered a printed cotton wrap in blue with a floral pattern. The fabric is soft and very light, and seems like the perfect thing for summer. The printed pattern is interesting. The white floral stands out well against the dark blue background, but then, underneath is a darker, floral pattern that makes the design more complex. The work on this piece is amazing for what seems at first like a simple summer wrap. It is like wearing art.